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House roll call 358 · 105th Congress · Sep 4, 1997

(house rejected the gilman amendment to the smith of new jersey amendment that allows organizations that do not promote abortion as a method of family planning

On Sep 4, 1997, the House voted 210–218 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2159). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 38–185, Democrats 171–33, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
210
No
218
Did not vote
16
Date
Sep 4, 1997

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 185 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats171 yes · 33 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2159: Making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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